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Jindrich Halabala H269

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs
Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs

By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs the wood has a very nice patina, the fabric needs to be redone

Category

Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Jindřich Halabala 'H-269' Armchair in Beech and Black Velvet, 1930s
Jindřich Halabala 'H-269' Armchair in Beech and Black Velvet, 1930s

Jindřich Halabala 'H-269' Armchair in Beech and Black Velvet, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Prague, New Town

Armchair, model 'H-269', designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by UP závody in Czechoslovakia, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Jindřich Halabala ‘H-269’ Armchair in Red Velvet and Stained Beech, 1930s
Jindřich Halabala ‘H-269’ Armchair in Red Velvet and Stained Beech, 1930s

Jindřich Halabala ‘H-269’ Armchair in Red Velvet and Stained Beech, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Prague, New Town

Armchair, model ‘H-269’, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chairs in Beige Iceland curly Sheepskin, 1930s
Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chairs in Beige Iceland curly Sheepskin, 1930s

Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chairs in Beige Iceland curly Sheepskin, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in amstelveen, NL

Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs. model 'H-269', light brown stained beech, Iceland curly sheepskin, circa 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chair in Beige Iceland curly Sheepskin, 1930s
Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chair in Beige Iceland curly Sheepskin, 1930s

Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chair in Beige Iceland curly Sheepskin, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in amstelveen, NL

Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair. model 'H-269', light brown stained beech, Iceland curly sheepskin, circa 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood

Customized H 269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Pattern Fabric
Customized H 269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Pattern Fabric

Customized H 269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Pattern Fabric

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Berlin, DE

Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1935.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set di 2 Poltrone H269, Jindrich Halabala, 1960
Set di 2 Poltrone H269, Jindrich Halabala, 1960

Set di 2 Poltrone H269, Jindrich Halabala, 1960

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Le Poltrone H269 di Jindřich Halabala sono capolavori iconici del design modernista europeo, originarie degli anni ’30 e ’40.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s

Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Wien, AT

The lounge chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1930s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

H-269 Halabala Armchair By Jindřich Halabala For Up Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1920
H-269 Halabala Armchair By Jindřich Halabala For Up Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1920

H-269 Halabala Armchair By Jindřich Halabala For Up Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1920

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Zohor, SK

Iconic armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, Czechoslovakia in 1920s.

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with green velvet. Another fabric and wood finish on request poss...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala white and blue stripes
Set of H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala white and blue stripes

Set of H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala white and blue stripes

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of Jindrich Halabala chairs. Design from the 1930s, manufactured around the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s

Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Art Deco armchair. Product number : H-269. United Arts & Crafts manufacture. Designed by Jindrich Halabala.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Black Velvet Fabric, 1930s
Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Black Velvet Fabric, 1930s

Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Black Velvet Fabric, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Prague, New Town

Pair of armchairs, model ‘H-269’, designed by Jindřich Halabala (1903-1978).

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Beech and Fabric, 1930s
Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Beech and Fabric, 1930s

Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Beech and Fabric, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Prague, New Town

Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of model 'H-269' armchairs, wood, fabric upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s

Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This is a famous design by the renowned designer Jindřich Halabala, manufactured by UP závody Brno.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Pair of Art Deco Beech Armchairs H-269 Czechoslovakia, Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Beech Armchairs H-269 Czechoslovakia, Jindrich Halabala, 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Beech Armchairs H-269 Czechoslovakia, Jindrich Halabala, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture manufacturer and dealer based in Brno, Czechoslovakia. In the last few years, these chairs have become increasingly rare ...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Pair of Art Deco Beech Armchairs H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala
Pair of Art Deco Beech Armchairs H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala

Pair of Art Deco Beech Armchairs H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Pair of Art Deco armchairs. Product number H-269. United Arts & Crafts manufacture. Designed by Jindrich Halabala.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Pair of Restored H-269 Armchairs, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
Pair of Restored H-269 Armchairs, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s

Pair of Restored H-269 Armchairs, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This is the legendary model H-269, designed in the 1930s by the renowned visionary Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody Brno.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer

1960 2x Halabala Armchairs H 269 and Spider Table, Czechoslovakia
1960 2x Halabala Armchairs H 269 and Spider Table, Czechoslovakia

1960 2x Halabala Armchairs H 269 and Spider Table, Czechoslovakia

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- 2 pieces of upholstered armchairs and a veneered spider table - walnut veneer - Original very well-preserved condition of armchairs and table - Table - height 63cm , upper flat...

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric

By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with noblis creme boucé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Restored H-269 Armchairs, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
Pair of Restored H-269 Armchairs, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s

Pair of Restored H-269 Armchairs, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Designed by Jindrich Halabala, a renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia. Made by UP Zavody, a well-known Cz...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer

Halabala Model H-269 Armchair, c.1930s in Icelandic Sheep Wool
Halabala Model H-269 Armchair, c.1930s in Icelandic Sheep Wool

Halabala Model H-269 Armchair, c.1930s in Icelandic Sheep Wool

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Halabala Model H-269 Armchair, c.1930s A rare example of Jindřich Halabala’s iconic Model H-269 armchair, crafted in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Restored Armchairs, H-269, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
Pair of Restored Armchairs, H-269, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s

Pair of Restored Armchairs, H-269, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Designed by Jindrich Halabala, a renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia. Made by UP Zavody, a well-known Cz...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Restored H-269 Armchairs, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
Pair of Restored H-269 Armchairs, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s

Pair of Restored H-269 Armchairs, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Designed by Jindrich Halabala, a renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia. Made by UP Zavody, a well-known Cz...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer

Customized H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Fabric Upholstery
Customized H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Fabric Upholstery

Customized H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Fabric Upholstery

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Berlin, DE

Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1945.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bespoke H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Fabric Upholstery
Bespoke H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Fabric Upholstery

Bespoke H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Fabric Upholstery

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Berlin, DE

Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1935.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940 Set of two Halabala Armchairs H 269 + Spider table
1940 Set of two Halabala Armchairs H 269 + Spider table

1940 Set of two Halabala Armchairs H 269 + Spider table

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- original very well preserved condition - production 1940 Czechoslovakia - table veneer walnut, Table height 63cm, top plate size 65x65cm

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of grey H-269 Armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
Pair of grey H-269 Armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s

Pair of grey H-269 Armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Pair of H-269 Armchairs designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture manufacturer and dealer based in Brno, Czechoslovakia.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric. Another fabric and wood...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody Brno, 1930s
Pair of H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody Brno, 1930s

Pair of H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody Brno, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Lucenec, SK

A pair of H-269 armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Grey Lambswool
Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Grey Lambswool

Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Grey Lambswool

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindřich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair Boucé Fabric by Jindrich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair Boucé Fabric by Jindrich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair Boucé Fabric by Jindrich Halabala

By Jindřich Halabala, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar bouclé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech, Bentwood

Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Beige Tibetan Lambswool
Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Beige Tibetan Lambswool

Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Beige Tibetan Lambswool

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Grey Nubuck Leather
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Grey Nubuck Leather

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Grey Nubuck Leather

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', nubuck leather, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Tibetan Lambswool
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Tibetan Lambswool

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Tibetan Lambswool

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Rare Art Deco Armchair by J. Halabala from Thonet, Model H269, 1930s
Rare Art Deco Armchair by J. Halabala from Thonet, Model H269, 1930s

Rare Art Deco Armchair by J. Halabala from Thonet, Model H269, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This Art Deco armchair was designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Black Tibetan Lambswool
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Black Tibetan Lambswool

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Black Tibetan Lambswool

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2

Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Wrocław, Poland

A rare set of two iconic H269 Art Deco armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala in the 1930s, Czechoslovakia.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Restored ArtDeco Armchairs, J. Halabala, UP Závody, H-269, Czech, 1930s
Pair of Restored ArtDeco Armchairs, J. Halabala, UP Závody, H-269, Czech, 1930s

Pair of Restored ArtDeco Armchairs, J. Halabala, UP Závody, H-269, Czech, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This is the legendary Model H269, designed by the celebrated designer Jindřich Halabala for the renowned UP Závody furniture factories.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Brown Pierre Frey Mohair
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Brown Pierre Frey Mohair

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Brown Pierre Frey Mohair

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', Pierre Frey Teddy mohair 'Bambi', stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Four Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, H-269, Czech, 1930s
Four Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, H-269, Czech, 1930s

Four Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, H-269, Czech, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This is the legendary Model H269, designed by the celebrated designer Jindřich Halabala for the renowned UP Závody furniture factories.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, H-269, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, H-269, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, H-269, Czech, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This is the legendary Model H269, designed by the celebrated designer Jindřich Halabala for the renowned UP Závody furniture factories.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Restored Art Deco H-269 Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco H-269 Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco H-269 Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Czech, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This is the legendary model H-269, designed in the 1930s by the renowned visionary Jindřich Halabala for the UP Závody factories.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, J. Halabala, UP Závody, H-269, Czech, 1930s
Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, J. Halabala, UP Závody, H-269, Czech, 1930s

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, J. Halabala, UP Závody, H-269, Czech, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Their author is the renowned designer Jindřich Halabala, and the manufacture itself took place in the legendary UP Závody.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Pair of H-269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Czech Republic 1930s
Pair of H-269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Czech Republic 1930s

Pair of H-269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Czech Republic 1930s

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of armchairs by Czech designer Jindřich Halabala features dark-stained armrests elegantly curving around the sides of the seat, seamlessly becoming the supporting ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with new seat springs upholstered with Lelievre wool fabric. Another fabric and wood finish o...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with leather imitated fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on r...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar silk fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Beech, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Beech, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Beech, Czech, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Product number: H-269 This armchair is another gorgeous exemplar of the absolute icon and undisputedly most famous and highly sought-after design by the legendary designer Jindřich ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Beech, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Beech, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Beech, Czech, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Product number: H-269 This armchair is another gorgeous exemplar of the absolute icon and undisputedly most famous and highly sought-after design by the legendary designer Jindřich ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Beech, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Beech, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Beech, Czech, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Product number: H-269 This armchair is another gorgeous exemplar of the absolute icon and undisputedly most famous and highly sought-after design by the legendary designer Jindřich ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech

20th Century Czech Halabala Sofa
20th Century Czech Halabala Sofa

20th Century Czech Halabala Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

20th Century two seater sofa attributed to the Czech designer Jindrich Halabala.  Like the H269 chair, this sofa has the trademark one piece, bentwood arm which has been ebonised. 

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20th Century Sofas

Materials

Ebony

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Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Czech Republic 1930's
Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Czech Republic 1930's

Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Czech Republic 1930's

Unavailable

H 30 in W 27.5 in D 35 in

Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Czech Republic 1930's

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of iconic Jindrich Halabala H - 269 chairs, produced by Up Závody in the 1930's.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chairs
Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chairs

Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chairs

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in

Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chairs

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Two lounge chairs by designer Jindrich Halabala. The model "H269" is one of Jindrich Halabala's most beautiful and rarest designs.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s

H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s

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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Poznań, PL

The legendary Halabala H-269 chair designed by Jindřich Halabala circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s

H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s

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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Poznań, PL

The legendary Halabala H-269 chair designed by Jindřich Halabala circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

H-269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1930's
H-269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1930's

H-269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1930's

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H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

H-269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1930's

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Poznań, PL

The legendary Halabala H-269 chair designed by Jindřich Halabala circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala pair of lounge chairs H269
Jindrich Halabala pair of lounge chairs H269

Jindrich Halabala pair of lounge chairs H269

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 34.26 in

Jindrich Halabala pair of lounge chairs H269

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in London, GB

Pair of Jindrich Halabala lounge chairs H269.  

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Rare H-269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala in Veneered Design, 1930s
Rare H-269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala in Veneered Design, 1930s

Rare H-269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala in Veneered Design, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Zohor, SK

Unique and rare veneered version of the famous H-269 armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Czech Interwar Avantgard Design Armchair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala "UP Zavody"
Czech Interwar Avantgard Design Armchair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala "UP Zavody"

Czech Interwar Avantgard Design Armchair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala "UP Zavody"

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Chocen, Czech Republic

Icon of Czech furniture industry in the middle of the 20th century. Artist Jindrich Halabala. Type H-269. The chair is after professional manual and honest renovation according to tr...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer

Iconic H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930
Iconic H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930

Iconic H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Zohor, SK

Iconic H-269 chair by Jindrich Halabala in very good, original condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Art Deco H-269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet, 1930s, Set of 2
Art Deco H-269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet, 1930s, Set of 2

Art Deco H-269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet, 1930s, Set of 2

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Zbiroh, CZ

A pair of completely restored armchairs designed in the 1930s by famous Czechoslovak architect Jindrich Halabala. Armchairs were produced in former Czechoslovakia during 1930s-1950s ...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Armchairs H269, Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody Brno, 1930, Czecoslovaquia, Set
Armchairs H269, Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody Brno, 1930, Czecoslovaquia, Set

Armchairs H269, Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody Brno, 1930, Czecoslovaquia, Set

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The 1930s design of the H 269 by Jindrich Halabala is surprisingly modern.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

1930s Czech H-269 Halabala Armchair UP Závody Brno
1930s Czech H-269 Halabala Armchair UP Závody Brno

1930s Czech H-269 Halabala Armchair UP Závody Brno

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H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 37.41 in

1930s Czech H-269 Halabala Armchair UP Závody Brno

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Vienna, Vienna

A single Czech H-269 armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and made by UP Závody Brno circa 1933 Beech frame and fully restored and reupholstered, with an pillow (50 x 45 cm).  

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Bentwood armchair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1930´s
Bentwood armchair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1930´s

Bentwood armchair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1930´s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This world famous original arcmhairs type H-269 was designed by architect Jindřich Halabala and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s.

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

1930s Czech H-269 Halabala Armchair by UP Závody Brno
1930s Czech H-269 Halabala Armchair by UP Závody Brno

1930s Czech H-269 Halabala Armchair by UP Závody Brno

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H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 37.41 in

1930s Czech H-269 Halabala Armchair by UP Závody Brno

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Vienna, Vienna

A single Czech H-269 armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and made by UP Závody Brno c. 1933 Beech frame and fully restored and reupholstered, with an pillow (50 x 45 cm).

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Model H-269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody, Czechoslovak, 1950
Model H-269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody, Czechoslovak, 1950

Model H-269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody, Czechoslovak, 1950

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in GNIEZNO, 30

H-269 vintage armchair was designed by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody and produced in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Armchairs by J. Halabala 1930, Model H-269
Pair of Armchairs by J. Halabala 1930, Model H-269

Pair of Armchairs by J. Halabala 1930, Model H-269

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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Armchairs by J. Halabala 1930, Model H-269

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ

These chairs are professionally restored. Wood is black polished color, the fabric is period red color.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Iconic Artdeco Halabala H269 Armchair After Luxurious Renovation
Iconic Artdeco Halabala H269 Armchair After Luxurious Renovation

Iconic Artdeco Halabala H269 Armchair After Luxurious Renovation

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H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 37.41 in

Iconic Artdeco Halabala H269 Armchair After Luxurious Renovation

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

This is an exquisite Classic H 269 model of Art Deco armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala in the 1930s in former Czechoslovakia and made by UP Zavody Brno.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Art Déco Fauteuil from Jindřich Halabala (Model H269) for UP Závody, CZK 1935
Art Déco Fauteuil from Jindřich Halabala (Model H269) for UP Závody, CZK 1935

Art Déco Fauteuil from Jindřich Halabala (Model H269) for UP Závody, CZK 1935

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Wien, AT

Objekt: Fauteuil (2 Stück vorhanden) Entwurf: Jindřich Halabala, CZK um 1935 Modell-Nummer: H269 Ausführung: UP Závody, CZK um 1940 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 71 x 71 x 83 Material: Buc...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

H-269 Armchairs by J. Halabala in Original Floral Pattern, Czechia, circa 1940
H-269 Armchairs by J. Halabala in Original Floral Pattern, Czechia, circa 1940

H-269 Armchairs by J. Halabala in Original Floral Pattern, Czechia, circa 1940

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Zohor, SK

Twowo iconic H-269 armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody company in Czechoslovakia.

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Vintage 1940s Czech Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
Pair of H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

Pair of H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

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H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in

Pair of H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

By Up Závody

Located in Prague 8, CZ

A pair of iconic H269 armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala in the 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood, Beech

Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269, Czech Republic, 1940s
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269, Czech Republic, 1940s

Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269, Czech Republic, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269, Czech Republic, 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269 - Czech Republic 1940s
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269 - Czech Republic 1940s

Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269 - Czech Republic 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s Jindrich Halabala H269

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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Easy Chairs with White Mongolian Sheepskin
Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Easy Chairs with White Mongolian Sheepskin

Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Easy Chairs with White Mongolian Sheepskin

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in London, England

He incorporated features such as padded seats and backrests, making his pieces not only visually appealing but also comfortable to use. Set of 2 Jindrich Halabala H-269 easy chairs ...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs, 1940s
Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs, 1940s

Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs, 1940s

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H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 34.65 in

Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1940s - Designer: Jindrich Halabala - Good original condition - Wooden parts restored - Suitable for a new upholstery.

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chair in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s
Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chair in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s

Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chair in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in amstelveen, NL

Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs. model 'H-269', light brown stained beech, Mongolian sheepskin, circa 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chairs in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s
Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chairs in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s

Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chairs in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in amstelveen, NL

Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs. model 'H-269', light brown stained beech, Mongolian sheepskin, circa 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood

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Jindrich Halabala H269 For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal jindrich halabala h269 for your home. Each jindrich halabala h269 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and fabric. There are many kinds of the jindrich halabala h269 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right jindrich halabala h269, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one jindrich halabala h269 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jindrich Halabala, Thonet and UP Závody produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Jindrich Halabala H269?

The average selling price for a jindrich halabala h269 at 1stDibs is $5,669, while they’re typically $1,658 on the low end and $13,000 for the highest priced.

Jindřich Halabala for sale on 1stDibs

Thanks to design lovers’ enthusiasm for Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture, and the increasingly competitive market for pieces by more famous creators, 20th-century Czech designers are making their way back onto the international stage. Foremost among these talents is Jindřich Halabala.

Halabala was one of the leading designers of a particularly rich period in Czech furniture history, when pieces were defined by Bauhaus functionalism as well as Art Deco influences. He was a cabinetmaker’s son whose training was almost wholly focused on woodwork, first at a state-run vocational school for woodworking in Valašské Meziříčí and later at UP Závody in Brno, where he ultimately became chief designer.

Halabala's alluring bentwood H chairs, such as the H269 and H237, and stylized ottomans have become classics, while his 1930s and 1940s sofas, tables and storage cabinets, with their sweeping curves, stylized geometry and dark, richly grained wood, embody the best of Art Deco furniture design, a style that was brought to worldwide attention at an exhibition in Paris in 1925.

Halabala's work, which was manufactured by the likes of Thonet and UP Závody, is seen by some as the segue between early 1900s Czech Cubism and the modern style that dominated the mid-century years.

Find a collection of vintage Jindřich Halabala furniture today on 1stDibs.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.